Complications Statistics

Risk of death for adults with diabetes is 50%
higher than for adults without diabetes.

People who have diabetes are at higher risk
of serious health complications, including blindness, kidney failure, heart
disease, stroke, and loss of toes, feet, or legs.

People with diabetes may have or develop
other complications or conditions, such as nerve disease, nonalcoholic fatty
liver disease, periodontal (gum) disease, hearing loss, erectile dysfunction,
depression, and complications of pregnancy, among others.

In 2009-2012, among adults aged 18 years or
older with diagnosed diabetes, 71% had blood pressure greater than or equal to
140/90 mmHg or used prescription medications to lower high blood pressure.

In 2009-2012, among adults aged 18 years or
older with diagnosed diabetes, 65% had blood LDL cholesterol greater than or
equal to 100 mg/dl or used cholesterol-lowering medications.

In 2003-2006, after adjusting for population
age differences, cardiovascular disease death rates were about 1.7 times higher
among adults aged 18 years or older with diagnosed diabetes than among adults
without diagnosed diabetes.

Diabetes was listed as the primary cause of
kidney failure in 44% of all new cases in 2011.